OBGYN

OB Hospitalist

Join our mission at Charlton Memorial Hospital, where we are dedicated to providing consistent, unconditional, quality medical care to every expectant mother presenting to labor and delivery. As the largest and only dedicated OB/GYN hospitalist employer in the nation, we offer you the opportunity to do the work you love while maintaining a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.

Job Description

• Provide expert care for women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
• Work closely with primary care physicians to ensure a smooth experience for patients.
• Offer compassionate care combined with advanced technology to meet various birth preferences.
• Participate in a Baby-Friendly designated hospital with VBAC options and family-centered C-sections.
• Support extensive breastfeeding initiatives, prenatal education, and nurse midwifery programs.

Program Details

• Program Start Date: June 2025
• OB/GYNs to Provide GYN Coverage: Emergent and unassigned
• OB/GYNs Required to Perform Circumcisions: Yes
• OB/GYNs Needed for First Assist: Yes
• Backup Available to the Hospitalist: Local and private OBs
• L&D coverage model: L&D Triage with local groups covering their own patients; 5 Postpartum rooms

Hospital Details

• NICU level: 2
• Total Hospital Deliveries (monthly avg.): 116
• Total Hospital Deliveries (annual avg.): 1400
• Estimated Patient Encounters for Hospitalists (not including deliveries) (monthly): 120
• Anesthesia: Yes - 24/7
• MFM: Contract with Women & Infants for Program and Site Director Services, providing consultative services inpatient and office services as well as being on-site half day per week
• EMR: Epic

Community Overview

Fall River is a city located in Bristol County, known for its industrial history, particularly in textiles. During the 19th century, it became one of the largest textile-producing cities in the U.S., earning it the nickname "Spindle City." Its waterfront along the Taunton River has been revitalized in recent years, attracting tourism and commerce. Additionally, Battleship Cove, a maritime museum featuring the USS Massachusetts, is a popular local attraction. Fall River's historical architecture includes numerous well-preserved mills and Victorian-era homes, reflecting its industrial past. Its strong community spirit and diverse cultural events, like the annual Great Feast of the Holy Ghost, celebrate the city's multicultural heritage.